Local obituaries for Jackson & Madison County, TN
Judy Caroline Frazier
Mar 21, 2025
Judy Caroline Frazier, age 78, peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.
She was born on December 16, 1946, in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late Robert W. and Avanelle Foust Smith. Judy devoted many years of her life to the betterment of her community and the nurturing of her...
William Darrell Matlock
Mar 18, 2025
William Darrell Matlock, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his residence in Jackson, TN.
He was born on June 3, 1952, in Ridgley, TN, the son of the late William Andrew and Gladys Lee Rogers Matlock.
Darrell lived a life filled with passion and commitment, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication. Darrell was a...
Irby "Chip" Inman Graves, Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
Irby "Chip" Inman Graves, Jr. left this world on March 18, 2025, in his hometown of Jackson, Tennessee, where he was born on May 29, 1961. Chip brought joy and laughter into the lives of those fortunate enough to know him.
Chip enjoyed spending his days fishing and golfing. Always cutting up and sharing a joke, he had a gift for...
Judy Gayle Hale
Mar 17, 2025
Judy Gayle Hale, a beloved figure in the lives of those who knew her, passed away peacefully at her residence in Jackson, Tennessee, on March 17, 2025, at the age of seventy. She was surrounded by the love of her family, including her devoted husband, Richard R. Hale, Sr., with whom she shared fifty-one wonderful years of marriage.
Born on January...
Stephanie Joy Shivers
Mar 13, 2025
Stephanie Joy Shivers, affectionately known as Joy, was born on September 20, 1973, in Picayune, Mississippi. With a heart that radiated warmth and kindness, she left us unexpectedly on March 13, 2025, at her home in Jackson, Tennessee. Joy’s spirit will forever be cherished, as she brought immeasurable love and light into the lives of all who had the privilege...
Stephanie Terry
Mar 13, 2025
Stephanie Terry gracefully touched the hearts of everyone she encountered until her passing on March 13, 2025, in Corinth, MS. She embodied a pure and loving spirit that radiated warmth and joy to her family and friends. Though Stephanie faced challenges throughout her life as a nonverbal individual with disabilities, she communicated profoundly through her unique love language—touch.
She was born...
Dorothy Sue Elder
Mar 12, 2025
Dorothy Sue Elder or more affectionately known as Mom, Sissy, and Nanny has left this world at age 91 to enter her long-awaited home in glory on March 12th, 2025.
Sue was born in Jackson, TN to the late Hester H. and Mary Iver Wallace Crews on November 28th, 1933. She was married for 62 years to her late husband Clarence...
Rhonda Kathy Wheat
Mar 12, 2025
Rhonda Kathy Wheat, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 75 on March 12, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on December 9, 1949, in McKenzie, Tennessee, Rhonda led a life characterized by her unwavering commitment to service and her extraordinary talent for inspiring those around her.
For many years, Rhonda worked as a diamond consultant at Service...
Michael David Thornburg
Mar 11, 2025
Michael David Thornburg, fondly known as Mike, departed this life on March 11, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born on September 6, 1965, in the vibrant city of Knoxville, Tennessee and he embarked on a remarkable journey that would see him touch the lives of many with his infectious spirit and joy for life.
After graduating from Powell...
Billie Sue Grisham Blakely
Mar 10, 2025
Billie Sue (Grisham) Blakley age 86, of Jackson, Tennessee, formerly Nashville, passed peacefully at her home on 10 March 2025. She was preceded in death by husband Clegg William (Bill) Blakley and survived by daughter Donna (Bob) Frankland, son Stephen (Razi) Blakley, grandchildren Sophia, Heather, Dustin, Sebastian and Alyssa, 5 great grandchildren, brother Ralph (Carolyn) Grisham and several nieces and...
Mary Katherine Butterfield
Mar 10, 2025
Mary Katherine Butterfield, aged 88, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with her loving daughter by her side.
She was born on October 4, 1936, in Strawberry, Arkansas, the daughter of the late John Richard and Pearl Mize Penn.
Mary Katherine's educational journey took her to Business College in Memphis, Tennessee, where she acquired the skills that...
Janice Faulkner
Mar 8, 2025
Janice Faulkner, age 86, was born on November 15, 1938, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and departed this life peacefully on March 8, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital following a brief illness.
Janice, known for her extremely outgoing personality, was a cherished member of her community and a dedicated professional throughout her life. Janice devoted many years of her career to...
Nancy Dale McAfee
Mar 8, 2025
Nancy Dale McAfee December 22, 1935 – March 8, 2025
Nancy Dale McAfee, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on March 8, 2025, in Franklin,...
Daniel Clark Nance
Mar 6, 2025
Daniel Clark Nance, a cherished member of the community, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 66, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on September 9, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee, Daniel’s journey through life was marked by his deep appreciation for art, music, and literature.
Daniel graduated from college with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Sewanee: The...
David Randall King
Mar 6, 2025
David Randall King passed away peacefully in his home in Jackson, Tennessee on March 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 9, 1941, in Wilmington, Delaware, David lived a life full of varied experiences and deep devotion to those he held dear.
David's career was marked by versatility and passion. He primarily dedicated his working years to truck driving,...
Olivia DeLoach
Mar 6, 2025
Olivia Deloach, a devoted servant of God, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2025, at the age of eighty.
Born on January 25, 1945, Olivia lived a life filled with faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. She married the love of her life, Mickey Deloach, on...
Troy Payton Hernandez
Mar 5, 2025
Troy Payton Hernandez, a bright light extinguished far too soon, was born on June 8, 2009, in Jackson, TN. He left us on March 5, 2025, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him. Troy was a sophomore at South Side High School, full of youthful dreams and aspirations that cut short all too early. His...
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